Commission hears CIP priorities: replacement, growth capacity and environmental projects emphasized
Staff presented the 2027–32 CIP emphasizing that roughly 75% is for renewal/replacement, $65.8M for growth capacity (including new reservoir needs downtown/BelRed/Wilburton), and an increased $25M for flood reduction and water‑quality projects. Commissioners asked for peer benchmarking and questioned assumptions about wholesale cost stability.
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Staff presented the capital investment program that will underpin the utilities budget over the six‑year window. Deputy Director Scott framed the CIP as Bellevue’s primary strategy to avoid future service failures and explained staff continue to prioritize renewal and replacement work: "The utility continues to invest over 75% of the CIP for renewal and replacement of aging infrastructure," Scott said.
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